:cool: Lets see those ''film'' shots

stevebrot · 08-23-2010, 05:06 PM

I finally got out and did some shooting this weekend and managed to finish off the roll of Rollei Retro 80s that has been languishing in the camera for the last month or so. I am still not real comfortable with RR 80s and have not been able to get the quality of images that I have seen posted on the Web. I am seriously thinking that a change in development is in order.

Evening's Corridor

Ricoh XR-2s, KMZ MC Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F)

Early evening light through Portland's downtown.

Sculpted Metal

Ricoh XR-2s, KMZ MC Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F)

Metal sculpture in the park adjacent to the Regence Blue Cross building in Portland.

Armored Spider

Ricoh XR-2s, KMZ MC Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F)

From the collection at Ex Nihilo - Spirits of Iron (Dan Klennert, sculptor).

Metal Fusion Band

Ricoh XR-2s, KMZ MC Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F)

Also from the collection at Ex Nihilo (Dan Klennert, sculptor).

The Essence of Manhood

Ricoh XR-2s, Pentax-M 50/1.7, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F)

Non-metal "sculpture" from the collection at Ex Nihilo (Dan Klennert, sculptor).

Tar Patching Revealed

Ricoh XR-2s, Pentax-M 50/1.7, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F)

Have you ever suspected that the significance of the patterns in roadway tar patching goes beyond the cracks in the pavement? From the Paradise Park Picnic Area parking lot, Mt. Rainier National Park. Your tax dollars at work.

Vintage Baseball: Between Innings

Ricoh XR-2s, Pentax-M 50/1.7, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F)

Vintage 1867 baseball is a recent tradition at the Ft. Vancouver Historic Preserve. One of the features is a brass band whose job it is to play between innings.

Steve

Last edited by stevebrot; 08-23-2010 at 10:08 PM.

Stratman · 08-23-2010, 05:42 PM

Spotmatic SP II. I had to adjust exposure on every one of the shots, I believe the hearing aid battery I was using was a bit low, reading less light than was really there, every one was over exposed by about 1 stop. I have a 392 in it now, so we'll see how the next roll comes out. Other than the exposures, everything seems to be working well!!

fish4570 · 08-23-2010, 06:44 PM

Good stuff, Steve, with exellent tonal range. I'm not much on fisheye lenses, but I dig the spider shot. I like the normal lens shots a heap.

jgredline · 08-23-2010, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I finally got out and did some shooting this weekend and managed to finish off the roll of Rollei Retro 80s that has been languishing in the camera for the last month or so. I am still not real comfortable with RR 80s and have not been able to get the quality of images that I have seen posted on the Web. I am seriously thinking that a change in development is in order.

Steve

Love the series, but this is my fav...Superb!

stevebrot · 08-23-2010, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by fish4570

Good stuff, Steve, with exellent tonal range. I'm not much on fisheye lenses, but I dig the spider shot. I like the normal lens shots a heap.

Originally posted by jgredline

Love the series, but this is my fav...Superb!

Thanks! I like the spider too, but the "Essence of Manhood" is my personal favorite.

Steve

easytiger · 08-24-2010, 05:00 AM

Reciprocity practice with Tri-X... Meter said four seconds; I gave it 15.

zelovoc · 08-24-2010, 05:18 AM

@Stratman: the prelast shot is great and also colours on every one. which film have you used?

goddo31 · 08-24-2010, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I finally got out and did some shooting this weekend and managed to finish off the roll of Rollei Retro 80s that has been languishing in the camera for the last month or so. I am still not real comfortable with RR 80s and have not been able to get the quality of images that I have seen posted on the Web. I am seriously thinking that a change in development is in order.
...

Steve

Steve, nice photos. That Rollei film has an interesting look to it. I like the last few shots in particular.

Originally posted by Stratman

Spotmatic SP II. I had to adjust exposure on every one of the shots, I believe the hearing aid battery I was using was a bit low, reading less light than was really there, every one was over exposed by about 1 stop. I have a 392 in it now, so we'll see how the next roll comes out. Other than the exposures, everything seems to be working well!!

...

Nice colours and really sharp shots Stratman. What film did you use? Or did I miss that somewhere?

Originally posted by easytiger

Reciprocity practice with Tri-X... Meter said four seconds; I gave it 15.

I think I am quite the fan of your Tri-X work, easytiger. I like this shot.

cheers,
Jason

Vendee · 08-24-2010, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Thanks! I like the spider too, but the "Essence of Manhood" is my personal favorite.

Steve

Ditto..... great shot.

stevebrot · 08-24-2010, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by Vendee

Ditto..... great shot.

The credit goes to the artist who put the thing together! It was fun to photograph it though

Steve

Vendee · 08-24-2010, 12:03 PM

All shot with EOS 3, TMY @ 400 developed in D76 and scanned with Plustek scanner. I've got to find out whats putting that line through my negs. Its not on the shots at the end of the roll.

stevebrot · 08-24-2010, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by Vendee

...I've got to find out whats putting that line through my negs. Its not on the shots at the end of the roll.

Dust on the canister light trap?
Squeegee mark?

Steve

freedomflashing · 08-24-2010, 01:46 PM

stevebrot · 08-24-2010, 01:59 PM

@freedomflashing

Very nice photos. Do you have the details (film, camera, developer, scanner) to share?

Steve

Vendee · 08-24-2010, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Dust on the canister light trap?
Squeegee mark?

Steve

It could be the first but not the second. I use distilled water and dishwasher rinse aid (who needs photo-flo) in my final rinse so I don't need to squeege...... it all dries fine without any marks.

Hopefully it was just a speck of dust on the canister. I can't check the camera out at the moment as I've got a roll of Tri-x in there.

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08-23-2010, 05:06 PM	#3766
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I finally got out and did some shooting this weekend and managed to finish off the roll of Rollei Retro 80s that has been languishing in the camera for the last month or so. I am still not real comfortable with RR 80s and have not been able to get the quality of images that I have seen posted on the Web. I am seriously thinking that a change in development is in order. Evening's Corridor Ricoh XR-2s, KMZ MC Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F) Early evening light through Portland's downtown. Sculpted Metal Ricoh XR-2s, KMZ MC Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F) Metal sculpture in the park adjacent to the Regence Blue Cross building in Portland. Armored Spider Ricoh XR-2s, KMZ MC Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F) From the collection at Ex Nihilo - Spirits of Iron (Dan Klennert, sculptor). Metal Fusion Band Ricoh XR-2s, KMZ MC Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F) Also from the collection at Ex Nihilo (Dan Klennert, sculptor). The Essence of Manhood Ricoh XR-2s, Pentax-M 50/1.7, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F) Non-metal "sculpture" from the collection at Ex Nihilo (Dan Klennert, sculptor). Tar Patching Revealed Ricoh XR-2s, Pentax-M 50/1.7, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F) Have you ever suspected that the significance of the patterns in roadway tar patching goes beyond the cracks in the pavement? From the Paradise Park Picnic Area parking lot, Mt. Rainier National Park. Your tax dollars at work. Vintage Baseball: Between Innings Ricoh XR-2s, Pentax-M 50/1.7, Rollei Retro 80s (FG-7 1:15 10' @ 70F) Vintage 1867 baseball is a recent tradition at the Ft. Vancouver Historic Preserve. One of the features is a brass band whose job it is to play between innings. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 08-23-2010 at 10:08 PM.

08-23-2010, 05:42 PM	#3767
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Spotmatic SP II. I had to adjust exposure on every one of the shots, I believe the hearing aid battery I was using was a bit low, reading less light than was really there, every one was over exposed by about 1 stop. I have a 392 in it now, so we'll see how the next roll comes out. Other than the exposures, everything seems to be working well!!

08-23-2010, 06:44 PM	#3768
fish4570 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On the Warrior River, Aabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 122	Good stuff, Steve, with exellent tonal range. I'm not much on fisheye lenses, but I dig the spider shot. I like the normal lens shots a heap.

08-23-2010, 08:52 PM	#3769
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot I finally got out and did some shooting this weekend and managed to finish off the roll of Rollei Retro 80s that has been languishing in the camera for the last month or so. I am still not real comfortable with RR 80s and have not been able to get the quality of images that I have seen posted on the Web. I am seriously thinking that a change in development is in order. Steve Love the series, but this is my fav...Superb!

08-23-2010, 10:10 PM	#3770
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by fish4570 Good stuff, Steve, with exellent tonal range. I'm not much on fisheye lenses, but I dig the spider shot. I like the normal lens shots a heap. Originally posted by jgredline Love the series, but this is my fav...Superb! Thanks! I like the spider too, but the "Essence of Manhood" is my personal favorite. Steve

08-24-2010, 05:00 AM	#3771
easytiger Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 122	Reciprocity practice with Tri-X... Meter said four seconds; I gave it 15.

08-24-2010, 05:18 AM	#3772
zelovoc Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kosice Posts: 80	@Stratman: the prelast shot is great and also colours on every one. which film have you used?

08-24-2010, 06:57 AM	#3773
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by stevebrot I finally got out and did some shooting this weekend and managed to finish off the roll of Rollei Retro 80s that has been languishing in the camera for the last month or so. I am still not real comfortable with RR 80s and have not been able to get the quality of images that I have seen posted on the Web. I am seriously thinking that a change in development is in order. ... Steve Steve, nice photos. That Rollei film has an interesting look to it. I like the last few shots in particular. Originally posted by Stratman Spotmatic SP II. I had to adjust exposure on every one of the shots, I believe the hearing aid battery I was using was a bit low, reading less light than was really there, every one was over exposed by about 1 stop. I have a 392 in it now, so we'll see how the next roll comes out. Other than the exposures, everything seems to be working well!! ... Nice colours and really sharp shots Stratman. What film did you use? Or did I miss that somewhere? Originally posted by easytiger Reciprocity practice with Tri-X... Meter said four seconds; I gave it 15. I think I am quite the fan of your Tri-X work, easytiger. I like this shot. cheers, Jason

08-24-2010, 11:49 AM	#3774
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by stevebrot Thanks! I like the spider too, but the "Essence of Manhood" is my personal favorite. Steve Ditto..... great shot.

08-24-2010, 11:57 AM	#3775
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Vendee Ditto..... great shot. The credit goes to the artist who put the thing together! It was fun to photograph it though Steve

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08-24-2010, 12:03 PM	#3776
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	All shot with EOS 3, TMY @ 400 developed in D76 and scanned with Plustek scanner. I've got to find out whats putting that line through my negs. Its not on the shots at the end of the roll.

08-24-2010, 12:55 PM	#3777
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Vendee ...I've got to find out whats putting that line through my negs. Its not on the shots at the end of the roll. Dust on the canister light trap? Squeegee mark? Steve

08-24-2010, 01:46 PM	#3778
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08-24-2010, 01:59 PM	#3779
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	@freedomflashing Very nice photos. Do you have the details (film, camera, developer, scanner) to share? Steve

08-24-2010, 02:15 PM	#3780
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by stevebrot Dust on the canister light trap? Squeegee mark? Steve It could be the first but not the second. I use distilled water and dishwasher rinse aid (who needs photo-flo) in my final rinse so I don't need to squeege...... it all dries fine without any marks. Hopefully it was just a speck of dust on the canister. I can't check the camera out at the moment as I've got a roll of Tri-x in there.